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Trump's Controversial Maduro Capture Operation Sparks Outrage

1/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces sharp criticism for a military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, with critics saying Congress was bypassed.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) condemned the action as illegal and unconstitutional.
Trump said the United States would manage Venezuela through a safe transition and did not rule out deploying force, after months of pressure.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces sharp criticism for a military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, with critics saying Congress was bypassed.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) condemned the action as illegal and unconstitutional.
Trump said the United States would manage Venezuela through a safe transition and did not rule out deploying force, after months of pressure.